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MVP — interactive sketch; a fuller lab is coming later.

Friction & charge interaction

Two kinds of charge; like repel, unlike attract; electroscope.

Electricity (junior)Junior circuits: meters, series/parallel, Ohm’s law intro.

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Friction & charge interaction

Triboelectric charging: like repel, unlike attract. This “Friction & charge interaction” page is an MVP interactive sketch — formulas, controls, and live readouts in the browser; a fuller bench may follow.

Triboelectric charging: like repel, unlike attract.

Key formulas

  • \mathrm{like~repel;~unlike~attract}

How to use

  1. Adjust parameters in the left panel.
  2. Use play / pause and speed controls.
  3. Match right-side readouts to the formulas.
  4. Reset to return to the initial state.

Applications

  • Friction & charge interaction: Triboelectric charging: like repel, unlike attract.
  • Classroom focus: like repel, unlike attract.

FAQ

What does MVP mean on this page?

An interactive sketch with formulas and parameters. Polished Ready labs are the full bench experience.

What does the “Friction & charge interaction” lab practice?

Tune parameters and match readouts to the “Friction & charge interaction” relations — useful for prep and demos.

Is force always along velocity?

No. Net force aligns with acceleration; velocity can point elsewhere.

How do graphs show uniform vs accelerated motion?

Uniform: constant x–t slope. Constant a: straight v–t with slope a.

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